Quilters flock to Chaska for 6-day festival

Chaska is the destination for quilters from around the world for the next five days. World-renowned quilter, Gudrun Erla moved to the western Twin Cities from Iceland and started GE Designs. And for the third year she’s hosting GE Fam Fest, a six-day festival with classes, demonstrations and a huge tent sale at the Chaska headquarters. The festival started on Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 16.

FOX 9 Good Day: Sept. 12, 2024

A dad's heartfelt message to parents who are in the thick of it. An upcoming fall concert putting the spotlight on the importance of opening up the discussion about mental health and suicide prevention. Also, a trip to the kitchen where Old Dutch Chips were born. Plus, ADORABLE BABY TIGERS take over the Minnesota Zoo!

FOX 9 Good Day: Sept. 11, 2024

Should September 11th be named a national holiday? Lawmakers are hoping to turn it into a more permanent day of reflection and remembrance. Plus, watch to uncover Shayne's most embarrassing Halloween costume of all time. And a must-see moment! Good Day shatters the space-time continuum when an actor from the 1985 film Back to the Future collides on our set with an actor from the touring Broadway show on stage now at the Orpheum.

FOX 9 Good Day: Sept. 10, 2024

Parents are taking new steps to line up playdates for their kids. The Good Day hosts weigh in on if they think "playdate business cards" are a good idea. Plus Dale K. spells out your to-do list for fall chores for your lawn and garden. And some must-visit spots for the fall. Watch for five unique nature centers in the metro that will keep the family entertained.

Honeycrisp harvest just days away

Minnesota’s apple season is well underway but there’s still a few more days before the Honeycrisp will be on shelves at The AppleHouse in Victoria. They’re expected to have the first apples this weekend with the full stock coming in early next week. First Kiss, SweeTango and Zestar are available now. The AppleHouse is located 1.5 miles west of the main Arboretum entrance. It’s open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

FOX 9 Good Day: Sept. 9, 2024

Kelly and Shayne come scooting into the studio on a Monday. Plus, would you say there's a spot in your house that's "unsalvageable"? Also, two easy to make recipes perfect for fall!

Minneapolis’ only castle opening for ‘Cocktails at the Castle’

The real-life castle on Park Avenue in Minneapolis will be the place for live music, Nordic-inspired art, pop-up demonstrations and unique food and drinks this weekend. Cocktails at the Castle is American Swedish Institute’s adults-only fall event. The theme is ‘County House Party’ inspired by the Karin Larsson exhibit currently featured at ASI. The event is on Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. General admission tickets are $50 ($45 for ASI members).